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| abb | Feb 16 2009, 05:17 AM Post #1 |
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http://heraldsun.southernheadlines.com/durham/4-1098449.cfm Duke Law, Visitors Bureau team up on promotional video By MONICA CHEN : The Herald-Sun mchen@heraldsun.com Feb 16, 2009 DURHAM -- Ninth Street. NCCU. Brightleaf Square. The SunTrust building. All the local landmarks are on display in a new video by the Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Duke University School of Law called "Durham, Where Great Things Happen." Duke Law originally created the 10-minute video for recruiting. DCVB then updated it and adapted it for use by the community by adding in scenes from the new Durham Performing Arts Center, Museum of Life Science and others. The adaptations were made by Wil Weldon with Growler Productions in Durham. Reyn Bowman, president of the DCVB, said Duke Law originally made it to show off Durham's quality of life to prospective students. "They had shot a whole bunch of footage and so when we saw that, we asked if we could partner with them," he said. "They said, 'sure,' so we re-edited it to include some things that are missing and make it more about all of Durham." The video also includes juxtaposed shots between Magnolia Grill and the Q-Shack to show off Durham's reputation as a foodie town, with offerings ranging from the humble hush puppy to groupers and heirloom tomatoes. "It's not just visitor-oriented. It could appeal to a newcomer," Bowman added. "Anybody who has no knowledge of Durham or a distorted version of Durham would find this useful." The DCVB did not have to buy the copyright from Duke. "They couldn't have been more cooperative," Bowman said. The video can be viewed on DCVB's Web site or on the DCVB's channel on YouTube. |
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| abb | Feb 16 2009, 05:21 AM Post #2 |
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http://durhamwonderland.blogspot.com/ Monday, February 16, 2009 Old "Friends" A variety of figures whose performance in the lacrosse case drew widespread condemnation surfaced in the news over the past week—with scant, if any, suggestions that they had learned any lessons from their misbehavior. --------- In a race to the bottom for lack of integrity, it’s hard to choose between Selena Roberts and Alex Rodriguez. Now working for Sports Illustrated, Roberts broke the story that Rodriguez had tested positive for steroids in 2003. In an interview about her story with the MLB Network’s Bob Costas, Roberts affirmed that her obligation as a journalist was to “find the truth.” She expanded on this in an interview with ESPN Radio, where, according to Harry Stein, she opined, “What we tried to do is be very specific about what we heard and make sure that we found credible information and reliable people, and that we buttoned up every single hole to make sure to be absolutely right . . . It’s like being in court—once you say something, you can’t just strike it.” It’s not clear when Roberts adopted this definition of her profession’s aim: her writing on the Duke case demonstrated an aversion to, rather than a quest for, the truth. Perhaps Roberts’ focus on Rodriguez is fitting justice. Just as Rodriguez’s career will be forever tarnished by his admission that he broke the law over a several-year period, so too will Roberts be forever tarnished by her decision to set aside the standards of her profession to advance a preconceived ideological agenda, use her Times column to spew falsehoods, and then refuse to own up to her errors. ----------- Selena Roberts looks like a beacon of truth and righteousness, however, when compared to Wendy Murphy. In the lacrosse case, the adjunct law professor compiled a record for untruths second only to that of Mike Nifong. (New England School of Law’s dean did not respond to repeated e-mails asking how he could continue to employ—as a professor of law—a figure who publicly and repeatedly stated outright falsehoods.) The adjunct law professor was back in the news last week, in an article on “sexting” (teenagers sending nude pictures of themselves or their boyfriends/girlfriends as text messages). The Boston Herald, identifying Murphy as someone “who lectures on sex crimes at the New England School of Law,” reported the adjunct professor as saying that “sexting” almost has become an “epidemic.” Murphy added, “I know it seems heavy-handed to bring child porn charges. Law enforcement is using the only tool it has for what has become a huge problem nationwide.” The evidence Murphy cited to show that “sexting” has almost become an “epidemic,” and that it “has become a huge problem nationwide”? None. But why let evidence get in the way of a preferred storyline, even if it involves support for charging 13-year-olds with child porn? The other “expert” quoted in the Herald story was Sari Locker, a self-described “sex educator and TV personality,” whose official website photo is a bit on the . . . revealing . . . side. It’s good to see that Murphy is continuing to keep good company. --------- By the end of the lacrosse case, virtually the only publication that treated Murphy seriously was the Wilmington Journal, where Cash Michaels would regularly quote, without skepticism, from Murphy and either NAACP “case monitor” Irving Joyner or North Carolina NAACP head William Barber. As the highest-profile case of prosecutorial misconduct in modern U.S. history was occurring in his midst, Barber did all he could to prop up the case offered by the perpetrator of that prosecutorial misconduct. Whether it was publishing an error-laden, guilt-presuming 82-point “memorandum of law” or going to the Duke Chapel to continue his organization’s character assault on Duke students, Barber spent more than a year strenuously advancing Mike Nifong’s efforts. Last week, Barber was honored with the Paul Green Award by, of all, organizations, the North Carolina ACLU. I share Barber’s opposition to the death penalty, and agree wholeheartedly with the NAACP’s efforts against the practice. That said: How can an organization committed to upholding civil liberties extend an award to a figure whose public conduct in such a high-profile case had exhibited an utter indifference to the importance of civil liberties? --------- Finally, Clark University has chosen to honor Karla Holloway. Next week, the Group of 88 extremist will give the keynote address at a Clark University conference entitled, “Evolutionary Momentum in African American Studies — Legacy and Future Direction.” Holloway’s honor serves as a reminder of a principal academic lesson from the lacrosse case: in an academic environment dominated by peer review, terms like “excellence” or “quality” mean very different things than what non-academics might expect. That an Ivy League institution like Cornell could hire Grant Farred while hailing his scholarly credentials as excellent, or a top-tier liberal arts college like Clark could bring Holloway in to give a keynote address shows how such inherently subjective terms as “excellence” or “quality” are defined in the contemporary academy. |
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| abb | Feb 16 2009, 05:32 AM Post #3 |
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http://www.dailyprogress.com/cdp/sports/cavalier_insider/ci_lacrosse/article/uva_aims_to_take_another_step_forward/35871/ UVa aims to take another step forward By Whitey Reid Published: February 16, 2009 When Virginia hosts Bryant University this afternoon at Klockner Stadium, UVa junior Ken Clausen will finally be on the same field as Mike Pressler — the coach he thought he was going to be playing for when he was coming out of high school. That was before what would become known as the “Duke lacrosse scandal” unfolded. As a result of the situation, Clausen elected to attend Virginia instead of Duke. Meanwhile, Pressler was unceremoniously let go by Duke and is now the coach at Bryant. “I’m looking forward to it,” said Clausen, a defender. “It’s always good seeing him. I never thought I’d have the opportunity to play him or see him in a game, so I’m really excited for playing against him, and also Zack Greer who is an unbelievable player.” Greer, a three-time All-American and the NCAA’s all-time leading goal scorer while at Duke, is finishing his eligibility up at Bryant. The team captain will be leading the Bulldogs into their first-ever Division-I game. “They’re going to bring a lot of energy,” said Virginia coach Dom Starsia, “and I told the team that I really would like to bring even more energy than they’re going to bring out here. “Mike Pressler is a friend and we’re happy to be playing the game, but everything for us is an opportunity to get better and that’s how we have to look at [it]. We have to be taking a step forward.” Virginia (1-0), which won its season opener versus Drexel on Saturday, will be looking to limit its penalties against Bryant. Against Drexel, UVa was down a man on five occasions, which led to three Dragons goals. “I think we wish we would have done a little better,” said Clausen, when asked about the Cavaliers’ man-down defense. “They ran some wrinkles we hadn’t seen before, and also a couple of times we were two men down, which really makes it difficult. “I think bottom line, we can’t be man-down as much as we were. That’s something we have to improve on.” |
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| abb | Feb 16 2009, 06:27 AM Post #4 |
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http://www.dukechronicle.com/home/index.cfm?event=displayArticlePrinterFriendly&uStory_id=b6b79b14-3d8c-4582-9421-b5bead17d066 Robinson elected editor of V. 105 of The Chronicle By: Staff reports Posted: 2/16/09 The staff of The Chronicle has elected sophomore Will Robinson to serve as editor of the newspaper's 105th volume. At a meeting Friday, Robinson-currently Local and National editor-was appointed editor of The Chronicle and president of the Duke Student Publishing Company, Inc., which publishes the independent student-run daily newspaper. Robinson will succeed current Editor Chelsea Allison, a junior, for a one-year term beginning in May. His duties as editor will include deciding newspaper content and leading The Chronicle's staff of more than 100 student volunteers. "I'm really excited about the opportunity I have but also humbled by the responsibility it entails," Robinson said. "The Chronicle is over 100 years old and this organization has a responsibility to raise the level of public debate about issues surrounding Duke." Robinson said he has three main goals for next year's newspaper. He will focus on rebalancing staff workloads in light of the University's changed underloading policy, emphasizing the educational aspect of The Chronicle and promoting innovation and creativity. "It involves expanding the way we think about journalism," he said. "We need to adapt to changes in journalism and the way readers get their information. I think we have to think outside the box." Robinson began his career at The Chronicle his freshman year. In Fall 2007, he was promoted to a staff writer for the City/State department, which is now called the Local and National department. In Spring 2008, he was promoted to an associate editor. Shortly after Allison's 2008 election, she appointed Robinson Local and National editor. Robinson said the most exciting opportunity afforded him thus far by The Chronicle was being able to cover the 2008 presidential election and attending campaign events. He added that he is excited to serve as editor next year. "I'll be looking forward to carrying on the tradition of past editors and implementing my own vision as well," he said. Robinson is from Greensboro, N.C. and graduated from Grimsley High School. His grandmother, Sally Robinson, Woman's College '55, served on the Board of Trustees from 1999 to 2004 and is co-chair of the Financial Aid Initiative Development Committee. Robinson's grandfather, Russell Robinson, Trinity '54 and Law '56, is chair of the Charlotte-based Duke Endowment. Robinson is a public policy studies major who plans to pursue a career in journalism after graduation. |
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| abb | Feb 16 2009, 06:29 AM Post #5 |
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http://media.www.dukechronicle.com/media/storage/paper884/news/2009/02/16/News/Police.Shelve.Alleged.Attack.Investigation-3631636.shtml Police shelve alleged attack investigation By: Shuchi Parikh Posted: 2/16/09 The case of a student who was allegedly assaulted Jan. 24 is now inactive, said Duke University Police Department Maj. Gloria Graham. Investigators do not have enough information on suspects to move forward, she said. The victim, who spoke with DUPD officials after the incident, could not provide many details on the attackers, Graham said. DUPD officials do not know how many attackers were involved, but Graham said they are believed to be students. The student has returned to classes and is recovering, he wrote in an e-mail to The Chronicle Feb. 2. Dean of Students Sue Wasiolek said she has been in touch with the student and that he is doing "fine." Vice President for Student Affairs Larry Moneta said he chose not to alert the Duke community of the incident because it was a student fight and did not appear to be a public threat. He noted that incidents of random crime are usually greater threats to others. "I don't want to minimize any fight or altercation, but at least until someone tells me otherwise it doesn't strike me as anything more than a falling out that's not totally atypical," Moneta said. "I've not seen information as of yet that would lead me to believe it is a threat to rest of community." A police report for the incident states that a police officer found the student conscious and alert but bleeding from the mouth on the front lawn of the Alumni House around 4:20 a.m. The incident was reported by a passerby, Graham said. The student was intoxicated and told DUPD Police Officer Winiford Ogan, who was dispatched to the scene, that an unknown student had hit him several times about the head, the report states. The victim was admitted to the emergency room after being treated by Duke Emergency Medical Services that morning. Graham declined to comment on the extent of the student's injuries. Such student altercations are not frequent and usually involve alcohol, Graham said. Officers believe the student also engaged in the fight, she added. "He entered into the fight voluntarily-he engaged in an altercation with [the attackers]. There was nothing unique about this particular incident compared to any other conflict or physical altercation that happens on campus other than he sustained an injury," Graham said. One aggravated assault on campus was reported in 2007 and four were reported the year before, according to the 2008 Clery Campus Security Report. |
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| abb | Feb 16 2009, 06:30 AM Post #6 |
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http://www.dukechronicle.com/home/index.cfm?event=displayArticlePrinterFriendly&uStory_id=22c862e8-802c-4e96-999b-23d0ec2a8bda Crotty's 6 points lift Duke to win in opener By: Staff Reports Posted: 2/16/09 No Matt Danowski or Zack Greer? No problem-at least now. In their first game without last year's team's superstars, the No. 6 Blue Devils topped No. 20 Bucknell 11-7 Saturday in Koskinen Stadium. Senior Ned Crotty, whose play was overshadowed by Danowski and Greer the last two seasons, led Duke with six points on one goal and five assists, while three more players chipped in at least three points of their own. Senior Steve Schoeffel had three goals, and senior Brad Ross added two goals and two assists. Junior Max Quinzani, the second-leading goal scorer on last year's team, posted two goals and contributed one assist. But it was Crotty at the center of everything Saturday. Playing attack instead of midfield, Crotty fed Schoeffel with the first score of the game, and minutes later, the Blue Devils (1-0) were up 3-0. "We don't know how [Crotty] is necessarily going to be [on attack], because that was his first Division-I game playing attack," head coach John Danowski said. "We think what he could become, but we don't know what he could become. If he does play like he played today, I would be delighted. But we don't try to put pressure on any one individual, we try to play together as a team." After the Bison (0-1) cut the lead to 3-2, sophomore Justin Turri took a pass from Crotty to make it 4-2, and Quinzani and Ross posted scores to increase the lead to 6-2 at halftime. Bucknell sliced the deficit to 6-4, and after heading into the fourth quarter up 8-6, Duke scored and killed a three-minute penalty to cement its advantage. "Whenever you kill a penalty, whether it is a 30-second or a three-minute, it's a huge confidence boost for the whole team," junior defender Parker McKee said. "And when you do two of them for three minutes each, that's awesome." Duke plays again next weekend, when it hosts No. 16 Colgate Friday at Koskinen. |
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| abb | Feb 16 2009, 06:31 AM Post #7 |
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http://media.www.dukechronicle.com/media/storage/paper884/news/2009/02/16/WLacrosse/Davis.Gilbride.Lead.Duke.To.Opening.Wins-3631654.shtml Davis, Gilbride lead Duke to opening wins By: Staff Reports Posted: 2/16/09 Senior Carolyn Davis and junior Lindsay Gilbride each scored eight goals in two games as the No. 3 Blue Devils raced out to a 2-0 start with wins over No. 19 Denver and California Friday and Sunday, respectively, at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium in Denver. Duke (2-0) used an 11-2 run to break away from Denver Friday in a 17-8 win that was accompanied by flurries. The Blue Devils posted three straight scores before halftime to take a 9-5 lead into halftime, then scored five straight goals-including four in the first four minutes-to give themselves a comfortable lead. Sarah Bullard posted a hat trick, and Caroline Cryer chipped in with two goals. "For our first game, we came out really well, really took it to them and did better on the draw, which was a main goal," Davis said. "Our offense played amazing, especially in the second half. We were very dynamic, and the defense did a good job executing the game plan, so overall we're really happy." The team became even more pleased with its effort Sunday, when it capped its unblemished weekend with a 19-7 victory. Gilbride and Davis combined for eight goals again, and this time, Cryer and Megan Del Monte added hat tricks. Cryer contributed five assists, too, to finish with eight points. Senior goalie Kim Imbesi tallied six saves to give herself 19 for the weekend. The Blue Devils controlled the game early, jumping out to a 9-0 lead before halftime. "I just told our girls I'm really pleased with how we traveled this weekend, how we prepared and how we then performed," head coach Kerstin Kimel said. "I felt we were able to switch in and out of things, regroup if we had lulls, and play with the same intensity and focus we want to play with for the rest of the year. I'm very happy with the way we opened the season." |
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| Kerri P. | Feb 16 2009, 01:34 PM Post #8 |
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http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/4543315/ James Johnson pleads in Willis murder case Posted: Today at 6:00 a.m. Updated: 17 minutes ago Wilson, N.C. — A man charged with helping to cover up the shooting death of a 17-year-old girl nearly five years ago pleaded guilty under an Alford plea Monday. James Johnson, 22, pleaded to "attempted misprision of a felony" in connection with the June 28, 2004, slaying of Brittany Tyler Willis. Under an Alford plea, an individual does not admit guilt, but acknowledges the state has enough evidence to convict him or her. Misprision of a felony means failing to notify authorities of a crime and is punishable by a maximum of 15 months in prison. Johnson was detained for more than three years under a $1 million bond on charges of murder, rape and kidnapping before he was released on a reduced bond in September 2007. David McFadyen, a retired district attorney serving as a special prosecutor in the case, Monday asked Superior Court Judge Milton Fitch for a probationary sentence, since no prison time can be added after time served. Johnson's attorney, Irving Joyner, asked the court to impose a prayer for judgment, meaning no conviction will appear on Johnson's record and the charge will be listed as pending indefinitely. snip... |
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| Kerri P. | Feb 16 2009, 01:37 PM Post #9 |
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http://www.wral.com/news/news_briefs/story/4546770/ Man charged after stolen SBI car located Posted: Today at 12:28 p.m. Updated: 16 minutes ago Raleigh, N.C. — A Raleigh man was charged Sunday after Wake County authorities located a State Bureau of Investigation vehicle. David Owen Fisher, 47, of 2018 Bedrock Lane, was charged with possession of stolen property. Someone stole a 2001 Oldsmobile from an SBI logistic coordinator's driveway on Lawndale Street early Friday. Garner police said they believe the the thief previously stole another car and fled from a traffic stop on New Rand Road. Wake County deputies responded Sunday morning to a report of an abandoned car on Wellhouse Road. They determined it was the missing SBI car and were able to connect it to Fisher, authorities said. Deputies are still working with Garner investigators to determine who stole the car, authorities said. |
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| Quasimodo | Feb 16 2009, 02:26 PM Post #10 |
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Is that a crime in NC? Could anyone else we could think of possibly be guilty of such?
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| Kerri P. | Feb 16 2009, 02:34 PM Post #11 |
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UPDATED from earlier posting: http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/4543315/ James Johnson pleads guilty in Willis murder case Posted: Today at 6:00 a.m. Updated: 7 minutes ago snip..
snip... He gets to walk away from this with not even a slap on the hand.
Edited by Kerri P., Feb 16 2009, 02:36 PM.
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| Baldo | Feb 16 2009, 02:35 PM Post #12 |
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What Will the Stimulus Bill Mean for Duke? Passage is expected to bring more for student aid, research Thursday, February 12, 2009 Durham, NC -- After weeks of ardent bargaining and compromise, Congress has reached an agreement that will inject billions of dollars into the U.S. economy, including increased funding for student financial aid and academic research. Both the House and the Senate are expected to approve today (Friday) the much-debated American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 with a final price tag of $789 billion. The stimulus includes more than $15 billion in new scientific research funding.(Update -- Friday afternoon. The House has passed the plan 246-183.) “The stimulus passage will be welcome news to the Duke community. We are thrilled that Congress recognizes the important role universities play in today’s global economy through the education of students and conduct of fundamental research,” said Provost Peter Lange. The bill will provide significant new aid to students through a $500 increase to the maximum Pell Grant as well as an increase in higher education tax credits to a maximum of $2,500. The College Work-Study program for students will also be injected with an additional $200 million. The stimulus package also provides increased investment in research. Of particular interest to research institutions is the nearly $10 billion in new funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH): $8.5 billion for biomedical research, and $1.5 billion for renovations on university research facilities. The NIH has not yet announced when the funds will begin to flow nor how exactly the process will work. Stimulus Provisions for Investing in Scientific Research (More than $15 Billion) o $3 billion for the National Science Foundation, for basic research in fundamental science and engineering – which spurs discovery and innovation. o $1.6 billion for the Department of Energy’s Office of Science, which funds research in such areas as climate science, biofuels, high-energy physics, nuclear physics and fusion energy sciences – areas crucial to our energy future. o $400 million for the Advanced Research Project Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to support high-risk, high-payoff research into energy sources and energy efficiency in collaboration with industry. o $580 million for the National Institute of Standards and Technology, including the Technology Innovation Program and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership. o $8.5 billion for NIH, including expanding biomedical research. o $1 billion for NASA, including $400 million to put more scientists to work doing climate change research. The National Science Foundation (NSF) will receive $3 billion in additional stimulus funds to support basic research in science and engineering. NIH, NSF, and other research-related agencies are expected to announce their specific distribution plans in the coming weeks. “We are closely monitoring the agencies and the progress they are making in creating a distribution mechanism," said James Siedow, vice provost for research. "As soon as we know the process, our faculty and researchers will be the first to know.” Individuals interested in the specifics of eligibility for funds and distribution processes should continue to check for updates on the Office of Research Support’s website. The Office of Federal Relations is also working closely with congressional offices and university departments to keep the Duke community updated on the status of the stimulus plan and its impact on campus. “Once the bill is signed by President Obama – which is expected to happen in a matter of days – we anticipate that things will move very quickly,” said Chris Simmons, associate vice president of federal relations at Duke. “Thankfully, the result of the weeks of negotiations in Congress is good news for Duke.”...snipped http://news.duke.edu/2009/02/stimulus.html |
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| chatham | Feb 16 2009, 04:31 PM Post #13 |
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He did spend three years in prison charged with a murder and rape he did not commit. I think serving a 3 year sentence for a 15 month crime is more than a slap on the wrist. Just my opinion Edited by chatham, Feb 16 2009, 04:32 PM.
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| chatham | Feb 16 2009, 04:51 PM Post #14 |
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Off topic - Virginia 7 Bryant 2 |
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| sdsgo | Feb 16 2009, 05:37 PM Post #15 |
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DUKE UNIVERSITY et al v. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PITTSBURGH, PA http://news.justia.com/cases/featured/north-carolina/ncmdce/1:2008cv00854/50149/ As anticipated, Duke filed an answer to National Union’s counterclaim on February 12, 2009. You won’t be able to follow the response without a copy of the counterclaim handy. So, I suggest you open the counterclaim in one window and Duke’s answer in another. NU’s Counterclaim, Filing 9 (Note that the counterclaim begins on page 24): http://docs.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/north-carolina/ncmdce/1:2008cv00854/50149/9/ Duke’s Answer, Filing 16: http://docs.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/north-carolina/ncmdce/1:2008cv00854/50149/16/ Enjoy. |
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